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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Forest City Municipal Airport (KFXY)

Lat: 43.24°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 1230ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.69 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Oct 11:50 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Forest City IA

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 8 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Windy.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Windy.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Windy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Windy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Forest City IA
 43.26°N 93.63°W
Last Update:
12:12 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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